157. She never listens.

Everyone was gathered outside the room where Neriah was being treated. Even little Barni was present and although it was the first time in a long time he was seeing Riri whom he had been searching for, he did not speak with her. His little mind was filled with worry for the princess's well being as was every other person who stood together waiting for news from the physician and priest who attended to her.

Seeing how Neriah had returned from the dungeon unconscious, Riri's anger had instantly vanished and she had offered to make healing potions. But she was told that in cases like this, healing potions were close to useless. The only things that could be of help were holy relics to be used by the priest and the skilled hands of a physician.